Alcatel OmniAccess 1200 Remote Edge Access Point

Alcatel OmniAccess 1200 Remote Edge Access Point ... Similar to the Alcatel OmniAccess 1200, the OmniAccess 1200R works in conjunction with Alcatel OmniAccess 4000 WLAN switches and OmniAccess 4100 WLAN appliances to deliver IT managers and network operators a scalable, intelligent solution to meet all of their Wi-Fi infrastructure needs.

The Alcatel OmniAccess 1200R remote edge access point communicates with wireless LAN (WLAN) switches and appliances via a wide area network (WAN) link, enabling it to be deployed without a locally connected switch or appliance. This enables easy RF management of remote facilities, and ensures that WLAN capabilities can be extended to distributed locations with minimal hardware investment.

The OmniAccess 1200R requires no manual configuration. It leverages the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) to detect the best WLAN switch or appliance via a low-speed wide area link (i.e., T1, frame relay, etc.) After associating with a switch or appliance, all of the appropriate WLAN configuration information is pushed from the WLAN switches/appliances to the OmniAccess 1200R. This enables IT managers to control SSIDs, security parameters, and even software upgrades from a data center.

Alcatel's powerful AirView software is used to dynamically adjust the parameters on the OmniAccess 1200R, enabling it to adapt to changing RF conditions, including channel assignments and transmission power. By handling both traffic delivery and air monitoring functions simultaneously, the OmniAccess 1200R automatically tracks wireless devices and provides real-time wireless intrusion protection for seamless and secure WLAN operation.

This product features one 802.11a and one 802.11b/g radio and four high-gain internal antennas, one 5 GHz external antenna adapter, and two 2.4 GHz external antenna adapters.